Hourly Public Health Educator

Salary

$27.00 Hourly

Location

DeKalb County, GA

Job Type

Part Time Hourly

Job Number

2025-10547

Division/Section

District 3-5 County Position

Opening Date

06/02/2025

Closing Date

6/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

Hourly Health Educator (10584)

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.

LOCATION:T.O. Vinson Health Center

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services

SALARY INFORMATION:$27.00 Hourly / Job Code T1001 / Pay Grade TPW

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments. Collaborates with health specialists and civic groups to ascertain community health needs, determine availability of services, and to develop goals. Conduct community surveys to ascertain health needs, PrEP awareness events, develop desirable health goals, and determine availability of professional health services. Develops and maintains cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies. Plans and provides educational opportunities for health personnel. Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials. Promotes health discussions in schools, industry, and community agencies. Provides information to the public regarding health concerns and resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Public Health Education from an accredited college or university

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social, Behavioral or Biological Sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in public health education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with a strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS/PrEP and a strong understanding of the National HIV Strategy and barriers to care. Also, must demonstrate the ability to present to large and/or small groups.

Additional Information

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.

Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.

Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: ”Career Opportunities” at Job Opportunities | Locations: dekalb county | Sorted by Posting Date descending | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (governmentjobs.com)If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray1@dph.ga.gov.

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School Diploma
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Are you a current employee of DeKalb Public Health?

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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

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Have you ever worked for the Agency DeKalb Board of Health/ DeKalb Public Health that you are applying for?

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Have you collected and analyzed community health data to assess needs and plan public health programs?

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Have you conducted community surveys to identify health needs or inform public health goals?

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Have you planned or led health education events focused on topics like PrEP or HIV/AIDS?

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Have you presented health information to the public in schools, community agencies, or similar settings?

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Employer Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)

Address 200 Piedmont Ave, SE

West Tower

Atlanta, Georgia, 30334

Website http://dph.georgia.gov